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5 out of 5 stars
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5ismyfavoritenumber
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07-22-17
Even better than I expected...
This was a wonderful book that took me by surprise with its humor, well-paced plot, and memorable characters. I took a chance on it, and I am so glad I did. The fact that characters felt flawed and real, yet didn't irritate me, was a refreshing change from other books I have picked up recently. I recommend it to anyone who wants a quick, fun read.
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4 out of 5 stars
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LAXMAMA
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09-11-17
Fun story BRILLIANT Narration
I enjoyed this YA story, it was a fun story, witty and cute. I am glad I finally got to it, but I am so happy I listened to the audio the narrator was brilliant he just nailed it, sometimes a bad narrator can ruin a book this is actually the first time for me the narrator improved the story. I don't think I would have enjoyed the humor as much if I was reading it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jamie
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07-18-17
Hilarious, heartbreaking, honest & beautiful
One of the best books of the year. A hilarious romp of a historical novel, enough danger, magic and adventure to keep me on the edge of my seat, and brilliant, brilliant characters who aren't so much flawed as painfully, adorably real. I couldn't help love Monty even when he was being an idiot, selfish or completely ridiculous, or even all three at once. The side characters and the relationships between them were fantastically portrayed and really made the book. Also, outstanding handling of diversity in a setting and era where being anything other than white, male and preferably rich was subject to varying but usually horrifying levels of prejudice. It covered some really heavy, tough issues without ever coming across preachy or derailing the story and honestly, some of the hardships faced by the characters, especially Percy, brought me close to tears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lis
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08-22-17
A wonderful listen
Monty is a little hard to like to begin with but I did warm up to him. I loved Percy and Felicity and their adventure in Europe was a lot of fun. The narrator's voice was perfect and enhanced the experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Katie
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03-24-18
So bloody brilliant
The blurb for this book does not do it justice! I was not expecting to go on such an amazing journey of scandal, romance, highwaymen, Spanish prisons, magical alchemy hearts, pirates and more. Im going to have a book hangover for a while after this one. I truly wish that I could be friends with Monty, Percy and Felicity. Theyve left an imprint on me.
The naration.... my goodness it could not have been more perfect! So so good, each character given their own perfect tone, and read so beautifully. I am going to miss the sound of his voice in my ears. I can not recommend this book enough
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mikol99
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04-13-18
Cracking jaunt told with superb narration
This is a great tale told with such unencumbered relish true virtue lies in the blissful sound of this narrators voice. A wonderfull romp, of charm, unrequited passion and incredible illusion. This book is a sure must for recreational reading, bringing gaiety, mystery and suspense into ones life with a bloody good story.
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